Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LS5

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and LS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was brought out 5 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X II grades versus the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II against the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and LS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.